Saturday I visited Surface a Portland materials showroom and was introduced to a beautiful seamless stone flooring material made out of quartz granules.

Quartz Carpet™ is a natural, resilient and slip-resistant alternative to other flooring options.  I stepped on the floor with my bare foot and even though it appeared to be a rough gray pebble surface, underfoot it was soft and warm.  The texture makes it anti-slip and it comes in over 1000 color combinations. It can be used in residential, commercial, and recreational applications and is stain resistant, hygienic, durable and practical and can be used with underfloor heating or over properly prepared existing surfaces.  Whether vacuuming or using a wet mop the maintenance is very easy and is determined based on two types of finishes available, and it has a 25 year projected life.

Balcony Flooring www.carpetandtile.co.za

The use of  Quartz Carpet™ is only limited by our imagination as designers.  As a residential designer I  expect to see it used in interior and exterior applications such as kitchens, bathrooms, living areas , garages and outdoor spaces.  Quartz Carpet™ originated in Europe and is gaining worldwide popularity as a rapidly growing flooring material.